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Forestville High School | |
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Location | |
7001 Beltz Dr Forestville, Maryland 20747 United States | |
Coordinates | 38°50′14″N 76°53′10″W / 38.83722°N 76.88611°W |
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Type | Public Magnet High School |
Established | 1982 |
Closed | 2016 |
School district | Prince George's County Public Schools |
Superintendent | Kevin M. Maxwell |
Principal | Nathaniel Laney |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | 792 |
Campus type | Suburban, urban |
Nickname | Knights |
Website | www |
Forestville High School was a public magnet high school located in Forestville, a section of unincorporated Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The school had a comprehensive program with a specialized military academy magnet program.
The academy, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, was notable as the only military academy in Prince George's County.
Forestville High School was part of the United States Government's JROTC program. In addition to this, Forestville High School has been recognized in the 2006–2007 school year for making the Annual Yearly Progress (AYP). Also, around 50% of students attending FMA have passed the HSA exams.
The principal of the school was Nathaniel Laney, a Prince George's County native. The JROTC program was first implemented for all grade levels in 2006, which was led by Major General Warren L. Freeman, the school's commandant. The school mandated JROTC as a class for all grade levels, based on Leadership Education Training (LET). All students began with a rank of cadet, ending with colonel. However, very few students progressed to the highest rank. In order to be promoted, one must merit it through a minimum of GPAs (depending on rank sought). Also, for the rank of Sergeant First Class and above promotions, students had to present themselves on the Promotion Board (based on peers).